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Here’s an important skill that you may not have!
May 26, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Do you know what skill employers don’t see in young job applicants today? Communication skills. What? How can that be? You may think that, just because you and your friends spend most of your time texting and responding on social… Read More
College graduates better be ready! Good news/Bad news
May 20, 2019 - By Dr. Di
And here it is. The good news first: Entry level work in today’s world no longer has all the routine tasks that first jobs used to have. New employees are now expected to hit the ground running—communicate directly with customers,… Read More
Should I take courses during the summer?
May 17, 2019 - By Dr. Kit
Would you consider taking courses in the summer while in college? Why not? You may even be able to start the summer before going away to college, immediately after your high school graduation. An article in the Chicago Tribune discusses… Read More
The Trades are looking for women!
May 6, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Why are more companies looking for women for blue collar jobs like truck drivers, electricians, constructions workers, mechanics, and more? Because they need them! Sarah Chaney and Eric Morath report in the Wall Street Journal that, with the current tight… Read More
Does it really matter where you go to college?
April 29, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Ten CEOs of various Chicago businesses were recently interviewed by journalists for the Chicago Tribune about whether or not they think it really matters what school you choose for your Bachelor’s degree. Nine out of 10 of the CEOs said… Read More
Should you learn a trade instead of going to college?
April 8, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Your folks and friends may be pushing you toward college or finishing a degree, but would it be just as good to go into one of the trades instead? Tim Carter, a syndicated writer and home improvement expert, recently said… Read More
What is the FAFSA?
March 4, 2019 - By Dr. Kit
What is the FAFSA? Who should complete the FAFSA? Don’t miss out on getting free money that can help you to go to school! All high school seniors and their parents should watch this. You may not be considering going… Read More
Do you need a large student loan to go to college?
February 2, 2019 - By Dr. Kit
Not necessarily! Clark Howard, an author and consumer expert, discusses various ways that students can pay for college without running up huge amounts of student loan debt. One thing to consider is which school you will attend. Does it make… Read More
Which career path should I choose?
January 29, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Are you having concerns about whether or not your chosen career path will lead to a job when the time comes? If you have concerns, you’re not alone. A Strada-Gallup poll conducted in 2017, said that only one-third of the… Read More
Should I take risks? YES!
January 26, 2019 - By Dr. Kit
WAIT….WHAT DID YOU SAY? You heard me! Maybe you aren’t taking enough risks in life. Are you always playing it safe, attempting only tasks that you are relatively sure that you can achieve? Do you think this is going to… Read More